Chris Burden's 'Ghost Ship' Dangles Off New Museum

10/8/2013 7:42PM

The New Museum in New York is featuring the outrageous work of artist Chris Burden, including his computer-driven "Ghost Ship" which once self-sailed off the coast of Scotland, and now is hanging on the side of the museum. (Photo: Dean Kaufman)

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